WHAT is Craig Levein thinking about? I was quite happy there on the naughty step on my own after being banned by Celtic.

Now I’ve got Keith Jackson for company after Record Sport was shut out of Scotland’s press conference by order of the manager on Tuesday morning – and I can’t have that.

He drives a convertible and puts the hood down whenever I’m in the car. I’ve felt more warmth in Peter Lawwell’s office.

Now the national team manager has been sent to Siberia by fans of all clubs for conduct unbecoming a man in his position.

Eddie Maley, Livingston , said: “What people like Levein and a club like Celtic fail to understand is journalists are the voice of the supporters.

“The bewilderment over international squad selection or a club’s performance is a reflection of how the punters feel.

“It’s time to listen to what people say instead of turning a deaf ear and banning the Press because the message doesn’t suit.”

Alec Cameron, Erskine , said: “Record Sport readers rely on your reporters to tell us what’s going on inside clubs and the national team. I’m disgusted Levein denied us the access to that information.

“And if Celtic persist with bans I’ll think seriously about what to do with my cash.”

Ian Graham, Saltcoats , said; “I’ve followed Scotland for 50 years and read Record Sport for the same length of time.

“I can’t believe how petty Levein’s been over a headline he disagreed with. He’s making it hard for me to support the team.”

Michael Martin, Glasgow , said: “The ban is ludicrous but what’s even more sinister is the threat a further ban might follow if the initial ban was reported by your newspaper.

“What kind of censorship is that to practice in a free country?”

Jim McFarlane, Edinburgh , emailed: “Once again the national team manager proves he doesn’t have a clue about man management.

“When he leaves the Scotland job there’s no doubt Steven Fletcher will come back into our squad and start scoring freely again.

“Let’s hope the SFA don’t leave it too late to get rid of Levein.”

Ian Grant, Falkirk , said: “Is the world going mad when it comes to the freedom of the Press? Levein has behaved in a super-sensitive way and made a complete fool of himself in the process. It’s his job to make positive headlines.”

Jim Ellis, Armadale , said: “A worrying trend is beginning to emerge. First of all Celtic ban Hugh Keevins and now it’s a double whammy involving Levein, Jackson and Craig Swan. Where does it all end?”

But Jim Wilson, Glasgow , said: “James Traynor has a cheek calling Levein an adolescent when he has regular radio tantrums if anyone dares to question his supreme wisdom.

“No doubt you’ll refuse to print this because it criticises the Commander in Chief.”

We’re bigger than that. Do you want anything with that humble pie?

Si Mullen, Edinburgh , said: “We shouldn’t be too harsh on Craig. I’ve met him and he’s a gentleman. He was wrong to ban Record Sport but we need to get right behind the national team.”

We are and always will be.

John Howieson, Cardiff , said: “Record Sport shouldn’t worry about being banned by Levein because you’ll soon be his best pal again. This guy has performed more U-turns than he’s won matches.”

Drew Milligan, Beith , said: “Levein destroyed any credibility he had left when he banned the Press. Has he never heard of a democratic society?

“I wouldn’t let him sell the programmes at Scotland matches, never mind manage the team.”

Kevin Boyce, Glasgow , said: “Levein has a small-minded, East coast mentality and should go.”

It’s not his fault he wasn’t born in Glasgow.

Martin Glasgow, Coatbridge , emailed: “It’s time Levein stepped aside and let Gordon Strachan take the reins for the start of Scotland’s World Cup qualifiers.”

But Derek Reid, Dollar , said: “Banning the Press is the mark of the man. Levein has run out chances and we should replace him with Walter Smith. Now.”

Matt Anderson, Glasgow , said: “I would consider myself a Scotland fan but I refused to watch the match against Australia because Levein’s not good enough to be our manager. He contradicts himself at every turn.”

And Barry Henderson, Glasgow , said: “Levein is banning the Press but he’s the one who doesn’t know what he’s doing.

“Does Kris Commons being left out of the Scotland squad mean Levein has banned flair along with Record Sport?”

One man has played the publicity game like a violin – and that’s Rangers owner Charles Green.

Frank Taylor, Larkhall , said: “I’ve supported Rangers for 50 years and never had a season ticket but the way we’ve been treated by the SPL has made me purchase one to show my support for the club.”

And Chris Stevens, Glasgow , said: “I queued for six hours on Tuesday to buy a season ticket for Ibrox and gladly went back the following day to queue again.

“People cared about those who were waiting in line and it feels like I’ve got my club back again.”

People working in harmony for a common purpose. It will never catch on in certain quarters, apparently.